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SG08 EEN

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 EEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 95,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,867 miles

Brake Pad Waring lamp On

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 70,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake Pad Waring lamp On

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,708 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on tread no cord exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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SG08 EEN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 EEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG08 EEN registered?

SG08 EEN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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